July 22, 2014, BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) - Have you ever wondered what it would be like if film makers added smell and other senses to your explosive, action-packed movie watching experience? This idea is probably not far from reality and most likely will make motion pictures even more dynamic. The Air Force Medical Modeling and Simulation Training, or AFMMAST, … [Read more...]
Air Force Focuses Fourth Round of VERA/VSIP on Headquarters Reductions
July 21, 2014, WASHINGTON (AFNS) - In an effort to lead its force management actions with voluntary programs, the Air Force announced a fourth round of civilian workforce shaping measures beginning July 21. This follows the recent Air Force announcement on headquarters organization and staffing reductions. Those changes are designed to eliminate redundant activities and … [Read more...]
CMSAF Tours Edwards AFB, Discusses Fiscal Realities, Changes
EDWARDS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif., July 18, 2014 (AFNS) - The highest ranking enlisted member in the Air Force toured Edwards Air Force Base, California, July 14. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force James A. Cody, the 17th chief master sergeant appointed to the service's highest enlisted rank, and his wife, Athena, visited the high desert to meet with and thank Airmen and … [Read more...]
45th Space Wing Launches ORBCOMM Satellites
Juley 17, 2014, Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Fla. (AFNS) - The 45th Space Wing supported Space Exploration Technologies’ successful launch of their Falcon 9 rocket carrying six second-generation ORBCOMM communications satellites July 14, from Space Launch Complex 40, here. The rocket flew in the Falcon 9 v1.1 configuration with upgraded Merlin 1D engines, stretched … [Read more...]
Nellis AFB to Add Second Large Solar Plant
July 16, 2014, Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. (AFNS) - The Air Force is set to outdo itself with another large solar project at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. SunPower Corporation completed its first 14-megawatt solar power system at Nellis AFB in 2007. At the time, it was the largest solar photovoltaic power plant in the United States. Recently, the Air Force signed a lease … [Read more...]